Big Stone Gap Virginia Golf Courses

This is a short course but will kick your butt if you get cocky. Greens are always pretty nice and quick - several a bit smaller than average. It's designer had lots of fund cutting holes and tee boxes out of the mountains. Several picture holes, namely number two where you start about 100 yards ABOVE the hole which plays a par 5 but is easily reachable in two. There's another nasty par 5 on the back nine that only plays about 400 yards but the fairway is as narrow as a keyhole and has a dogleg left which requires a precision iron shot then an approach to an uphill green. It's tough to get on this green in three. Clubhouse is cool. People are great. Good deal if you know a member and can get on.

A course carved out of the impossible--a steep mountainside locale. Delightfully sharp changes of elevation on many holes, either high tee boxes or elevated greens. The tight little bentgrass greens can be challenging. 1st is typical: short but very uphill to a small, two-tier green. Few birdie it. 8th rises to a steeply elevated green, easy to under/overshoot. Course looks easy, plays fair and very sporty.

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Course Reviews

Antelope Hills Golf Course"Diamond in the rough"In July, 2003 I had the chance to try out this little 9 hole course and I was very satisfied with my experience. The fairways were in tremendous condition and the greens offered a perfect putting surface.
We could hear the coyotes howling as we started our round in the morning. The peacefulness alone (my wife and I were the only people on the course) was worth the price of green fees. The green fees, by the way, are very reasonable. The scenery from the first tee is spectacular, especially if you glance to the west.
If you're looking for a tough challenge, this isn't the course for you. The course is not too challenging but is a perfect stop if you're a beginner or coming out of Yellowstone and want to just relax on the course.
It's very wide open so you shouldn't lose any balls. My wife is a beginner golfer and had a very enjoyable round. Everything is well-maintained and we found the staff to be courteous and friendly.
I plan on returning to play this course again and I highly recommend you give it a try. Definitely a course to walk (not ride) to get the full enjoyment.---Jimme Rock, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Hidden Lakes Golf Resort"SUPERB"This is by far the best public course in Idaho. It has been redesigned and has a 17,600 sq. ft. clubhouse. The only reason it only get's 4 stars is cuz they have overpriced the locals.---Gary Bailey, Osburn Id USA

Rio Vista Golf Club"Rio Vista Golf Course"I found Rio Vista Golf Course to be a very eye pleasing course as well as maintained and challenging. The wind can get to be extremely tricky, especially in the afternoons. The par four eighteenth is a wonderful finishing hole over water to a sloped green. This course is a lot of fun and very respectably priced. There are internet coupons for every day of the week.---Brandon Simas, Stockton, CA USA